Sep 16 The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet -- but we're not in the clear By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 6:15 Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in 'Thrive' By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive:… Continue watching
Sep 10 New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Scientists reported the findings Wednesday, but stressed that in-depth analysis is needed of the sample gathered there last summer before reaching any conclusions. Continue reading
Sep 09 Scientists discover a powerful and surprisingly long-lasting gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press These kinds of bursts normally last just minutes or even milliseconds, but these were detected over the course of a day. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 8:48 How researchers restored a thriving habitat for Atlantic puffins in Maine By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting… Continue watching
Sep 08 This key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web is threatened by warming oceans, study finds By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press New research suggests the microscopic bacterium, which forms the foundation of the marine food web and helps regulate the planet’s climate, will decline sharply as seas heat up. Continue reading
Sep 08 Miss the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse? Relive it in photos By Associated Press Asia had the best seats in the house this time, while countries across Europe also enjoyed nice views. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: September's 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The year’s second total lunar eclipse saw Earth’s shadow obscure this weekend’s full moon as the home planet lined up perfectly between the moon and the sun. Asia had the best seats in the house this time, while countries across… Continue reading
Sep 05 Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know By Genesis Magpayo Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns. Continue reading
Sep 05 Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in Webb Space Telescope's latest snapshot By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Released this week, the picture provides a breathtaking view of a nearby star-birthing center, 5,500 light-years away. A single light-year is 5.8 trillion miles. Continue reading